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India vs Pakistan T20 WC Clash: Rain Threat Looms Over Colombo Blockbuster

The highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash between India and Pakistan is set to proceed as scheduled in Colombo. India enters with a dominant historical record, having won seven of the eight T20 World Cup meetings between the two rivals. However, the match faces a significant threat from rain, with forecasts showing a 76% chance of precipitation on match day. Both teams have started their campaigns with victories, setting the stage for another thrilling chapter in cricket's biggest rivalry.

Key Points: India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Preview, Stats & Rain Threat

  • India leads T20 WC H2H 7-1
  • Rain threat looms with 76% chance
  • India's strong record at Colombo venue
  • Both teams won their opening matches
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T20 WC: All you need to know before blockbuster India-Pakistan Group A encounter

Preview the high-voltage India vs Pakistan T20 WC clash. Get head-to-head stats, weather forecast, squads, and match details for the Colombo encounter.

"The history of the India-Pakistan face-off in the T20 World cup remains heavily tilted in favour of the Men in Blue. - Article"

Colombo, Feb 14

The blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 is set to go ahead as scheduled after a lot of drama here on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium. Have a look at the India vs Pakistan rivalry in T20 World Cups so far.

Defending champions India began their campaign with a win over the United States and have arrived in Colombo after beating Namibia by 93 runs. Pakistan, on the other hand, looked in all sorts of trouble against the Netherlands before sealing the thrilling encounter in their campaign opener. They followed it up with a clinical performance win against the USA.

India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group in the opening stages of the past five editions of the T20 World Cup and the previous two 50-over World Cup competitions. The last time they were placed in separate groups was the 2011 ODI World Cup in India, though the two eventually faced off in the semifinal, where India beat Pakistan before defeating Sri Lanka in the final.

The history of the India-Pakistan face-off in the T20 World cup remains heavily tilted in favour of the Men in Blue. Till now, the two sides have played each other eight times in the T20 World Cup, with India emerging victorious on seven occasions, while Pakistan managed to win only once (in 2021).

Moreover, India have enjoyed remarkable success at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Since 2009, they have played 15 T20I matches at the venue, winning 11 and losing just four, underlining their consistency in Sri Lankan conditions.

Moreover, the rain threat looms over the high-intensity encounter, as weather forecasts show a strong possibility of rain on Sunday in Colombo.

According to projections, Colombo faces a 76 percent chance of rain during the day on Sunday, with the probability dropping to 13 percent in the evening with 100 percent cloud cover.

Overall head-to-head India vs Pakistan in T20Is: 16

India won: 13

Pakistan won: 3

Highest innings totals

India: 192-5 (20), Ahmedabad, Dec 28, 2012

Pakistan: 182-5 (19.5), Dubai , Sep 4, 2022

Lowest Innings totals

India: 119 (19), Nassau, June 9, 2024

Pakistan: 83 (17.3), Mirpur, Feb 27, 2016

Highest individual scores

India: 82*, V. Kohli, Melbourne , Oct 23, 2022

Pakistan: 79*, Mohmmad Rizwan, Dubai, Oct 24, 2021

Best bowling figures

India: 4-26, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Dubai, August 28, 2022

Pakistan: 4-18, Mohammad Asif, Kingsmead, Sep 14, 2007

Match details

When: Sunday, February 15, 7:00 PM IST

Where: R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo

Where to watch: Star Sports Network for live TV broadcast and JioHotstar for live streaming

Squads

India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.

Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (C), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.

- IANS

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Priya S
History is on our side, especially at Premadasa! But that 2021 loss still stings. The team looks balanced, but our middle order needs to be solid. Come on, India!
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Rohit P
The real worry is the weather. 76% chance of rain? Hope they have proper covers and a good drainage system. A washout would be such an anti-climax for this epic clash.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, the tension is unreal! It's more than just a game. The whole country will come to a standstill at 7 PM. Hoping for a clean, competitive match without any off-field drama.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while we love to win, I sometimes feel the media hype puts unnecessary pressure on our boys. It's a cricket match, not war. Let's enjoy the sport. That said, 7-1 is a record to be proud of! 😄
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Karthik V
Bumrah vs Babar, Surya vs Shaheen... the key battles are mouthwatering! Our bowling attack looks lethal. Just need the top order to give a good start. Sunday plans = samosa, chai, and cricket!

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